What happens if I was arrested for shop lifting after I have already completed a FOP for a misdemeanor for a different charge?

Your prior record can impact this case, depending on whether or not you were a juvenile at the time of offense. If you were an adult, it will have...

My mother in law passed11/21/13. Her son had a new will Made, notarized and signed by her in Florida. Advanced dementia

If she was not of sound mind when making the new will or making changes to it, then yes the will is contestable. However, the burden is on you to...

How do I get a diversion program for petty theft in court? I don't even know how to bring it up. My case is tomorrow.

If you have an attorney, ask if this is an option. If you do not have an attorney, either ask the court for a continuance to obtain one, or ask...

Falsification charges

The big question would be what type of trouble has your daughter been in before. If she is currently on probation or monitoring, then there could...

Both of these charges are felonies, which means that prison is an option as far as sentencing. Depending on how these were charged as far as what...

We have lived in separate household for two years. My husband will not sign the affidavit for a dissolution What are my options?

If the other spouse will not cooperate in filing the dissolution, then likely this would have to proceed as a divorce action. I would recommend...

If i file for custody in the state of ohio and the father gets the papers in the mail can he take the child out of state?

It would depend on what was filed with the court. If you file a simple action in regards to custody, he may be able to until a change is made, but...

Expunged

You should speak to an attorney about the possibility of a restoration of rights. Domestic violence offenses many times are barred by expungement...

An attorney that deals with landlord tenant issues, real estate issues, or contract issues would be able to help you in this situation. Avvo has a...

Petty theft charge

You need to get an attorney as soon as possible. If you have a prior theft on your record, even though it may be an older offense, you could be...